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  1. See you in Marceline!

    If you’ve never before visited Walt’s boyhood home, Marceline, Missouri, I can’t think of a better time than this weekend.

    The town, which was a primary influence on Disneyland's Main Street USA, is holding its annual Toonfest this Saturday Sept. 16, complete with presentations by cartoonists (including Disney favorites Mike and Patty Peraza), a cartoon art show, parade, craft booths, and the opportunity to visit the charming Walt Disney Hometown Museum.

    Legendary park ...
  2. Disneyland Slows Down Mark Twain

    When the Mark Twain and Columbia return to the Rivers of America July 29, they will be traveling slower in order to maintain their traditional ride duration of 14 to 15 minutes.

    Since the reconfigured river is shorter, the ride time could have been cut. But Disney figured the slower speed would make it easier to maintain loading and unloading times, particularly when running both boats, and and to coordinate with the rafts and canoes. “It’s a ballet on the river,” explained one cast ...
  3. Guardians of the Galaxy: Motion Sickness Breakout

    Early prediction I've heard from cast members coming out of previews for Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout... a lot of guests are going to get sick. Certainly, several preview riders stumbled out feeling nauseous.

    The cabins in which the guests sit go through more motion compared to the original Tower of Terror, plus throw in lighting and sound effects.

    Some operators suspect the ride will be toned down after a few months of operation, similar to how Indiana ...
  4. Fantasyland Shop Swap

    TDA source says the Castle Heraldry Shoppe will become a Christmas store, while the in-castle Enchanted Chamber will become an extension of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Both are expected to open within a week.

    Last week, the former Frozen meet & greet reopened as a store highlighting Beauty and the Beast's Belle, both from the classic animated movie and the upcoming live action film.
  5. Guardians Conversion Kicks Off with Movie Premiere

    Disney California Adventure’s plan to retheme the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror early next year as Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout is supposed to be the first step in gradually converting most of the park's Hollywood Land to a Marvel-centric universe.

    What’s supposed to remain untouched are the Hyperion Theatre, Disney Animation building, and Off the Page—creating an awkward blockade between the Guardians tower and what will become the other Marvel attractions.
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